Premier League darts comes to a climax this weekend

The 2007 Holsten Premier League Darts will reach a climax with the play-offs this weekend - with Phil Taylor on course for a third successive title.

The 2007 Holsten Premier League Darts will reach a climax with the play-offs on Bank Holiday Monday - with Phil Taylor on course for a third successive title.

Taylor has won the tournament for the past two years and went through the 14-week league phase of the event unbeaten to top the table heading to the Brighton Centre.

The 13-time World Champion meets Dennis Priestley in the semi-finals on Monday, with the winner facing either Raymond van Barneveld or Terry Jenkins to claim the prize.

"Winning another title would be very special," said Taylor. "This event has become massive now, the crowds have been huge and every week it's like playing a major final.

"At the start of the league this year I'd made a few changes and was still getting used to things, but I think I've got better as the league went on.

"I'm very happy with how things are going, my form's good and winning the US Open was brilliant last week.

"This is a fresh challenge and I know Dennis will be a tough opponent. He always is and he's a pleasure to play against.

"We've had many great battles over the years and I'm sure this will be a good game too."